Environmental Monitoring Systems Technician

Pace® Analytical Services•Sheridan, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pace is seeking a full-time, onsite Environmental Monitoring Systems Technician in Sheridan, Wyoming. The role monitors environmental systems and data, troubleshoots and supports monitoring equipment, coordinates repairs and installations, and communicates system status and technical information to clients and internal teams. The technician also maintains data logger programs, equipment records, and technical documentation, and recommends improvements to system reliability, data quality, and service. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., contingent on clients. Compensation is $23.00 per hour; the final offer may reflect geographic location, experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, budget, and compensation guidelines. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience supporting equipment monitoring, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Work takes place in a lab, field, or office setting and may involve exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and travel. The role includes mobility and extended sitting, occasional lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and frequent handling of up to 10 pounds, and the ability to read printed materials and screens and communicate in person or by telephone.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, electronics, instrumentation, information technology, or a related field, and two years of experience supporting equipment monitoring; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring practices, particularly air quality monitoring and associated data collection.
Knowledge of sensors, data loggers, monitoring instruments, telemetry systems, and related field equipment.
Knowledge of data acquisition, transmission, storage, validation, and reporting processes.
Knowledge of systematic troubleshooting for hardware, software, communications, and instrumentation issues.
Knowledge of data logger communication protocols or similar technical programming concepts.
Knowledge of equipment installation, testing, calibration, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance.
Understanding of data integrity, quality review, and identification of abnormal or incomplete monitoring data.
Ability to monitor multiple systems and identify operational or data-related issues.
Ability to analyze environmental and air quality data for anomalies, trends, data gaps, and potential equipment problems.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, data loggers, communications systems, sensors, and related equipment using appropriate tools, documentation, and testing methods.
Ability to interpret technical manuals, equipment specifications, wiring diagrams, system configurations, and operating instructions.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively to clients, field personnel, and internal staff with varying technical expertise.
Ability to coordinate repairs, replacements, installations, and technical support across projects or locations.
Ability to prioritize issues based on operational impact, client needs, data requirements, and urgency.
Ability to document configurations, equipment changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and procedures accurately.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with field, office, technical, and client teams.
Knowledge of client communication, timely issue resolution, documentation and user instruction methods, techniques for interacting with individuals from varied backgrounds, and correct business English.

Responsibilities

Monitor environmental systems and site health for outages, communication failures, equipment malfunctions, data gaps, and other performance issues; communicate status and required actions.
Review, evaluate, and report air quality and environmental monitoring data according to client requirements, project specifications, and established procedures; identify anomalies and potential equipment concerns.
Provide technical troubleshooting and support for monitoring systems, data loggers, sensors, communications equipment, and field instrumentation.
Coordinate resolution of field equipment issues by evaluating performance, identifying probable causes, recommending corrective actions, and working with field personnel on testing and restoration.
Evaluate equipment needs and prepare quotations for installations, expansions, upgrades, and replacements.
Maintain and support data logger programs and operating instructions for field equipment operation, communication, and data collection.
Repair, configure, test, and replace monitoring equipment and components.
Support installation and deployment of new or replacement equipment, including configuration, programming, testing, documentation, and coordination with field personnel.
Maintain technical documentation and equipment records, including configurations, programming, troubleshooting, changes, repairs, and replacement history.
Communicate system status and technical information to clients and internal stakeholders, including updates on equipment issues, data availability, corrective actions, and anticipated resolution.
Identify recurring equipment or system issues and recommend improvements to reliability, data quality, operational efficiency, and client service.
Suggest and contribute to improvements in department service and participate as an active team member.
Promote Pace’s mission and maintain courteous, cooperative interactions with customers and staff.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match that is 100% vested immediately
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Voluntary benefits
Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days
Health savings account (HSA)
Wellness program
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave
Optional legal coverage
Identity theft protection